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25.01.2022 #houstondogtrainer #mindfuldogtraining #comingwhencalled

25.01.2022 I love this post from Chirpy Cats about how to train your cat to stay off countertop and to do a high five. The videos are really cute! #Train4Rewards

25.01.2022 Being balanced in dog training means a trainer uses punishment and reward. Sometimes they rely more on the punishment side with the "reward" being the absence o...f punishment. Often balanced trainers will speak negatively about positive training: the use of food, dogs being trained without boundaries or not being your dog's alpha/leader. They will lead you to believe things like a dog is trying to "get one over on you" or that you need to put a dog in its place. They will often focus on the human aspect, so what your dog should be doing for you rather than the dog's own emotional needs in the situation. Sure, balanced dog training sounds good: balanced diet, balanced lifestyle... it sounds like something really you want and need, right?! Not exactly. The problem lies in that the severity of the punishment is always dictated by the human. If you are the human giving that punishment this can create distrust and fear in your dog's eyes. If you are dealing with an already anxious dog this can lead to aggression or suppression. Suppression often looks like a "cure" but really this is when learned helplessness has taken place. Learned helplessness means your dog sees no way out of a situation, so they surrender to it. You may have heard this as another term used in horses: breaking. Broken dogs are extremely sad cases as they are stripped of decision-making skills, independence and are motivated by fear rather than choice and positive rewards. Let's be honest, people are lazy... and punishment gets results - quickly. These trainers will look like magicians, getting a dog under "control" in a very short space of time, but just like us if someone tells you off enough times for something you are going to either be quiet or eventually snap. Science helps us to understand that dogs who are trained with reward-based, positive methods are happier, healthier and have better bonds with not only their humans but the world around them. Dogs are not robots to be programmed, they are living, thinking creatures with emotions similar to ours. When you train using fear, punishment and intimidation you are limiting your dog and your relationship. More on balanced training here: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com//in-dog-training

22.01.2022 A guide on how to eat snacks whilst your dog is sleeping Credit: Layla the Boxer

22.01.2022 The 'play bow' performed by dogs to stop aggressive behaviour WARNING: cute videos of dog play fighting in slow motion... BBC Two

22.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 I’m a running casual classes at my home located at couridjah, on a Friday afternoon I run a intermediate class and on Saturday I run a basic class, both of these classes are $20. I also do private 1 on 1 lesson and house visits as well please message 0438913910 if you are interested or would like more information on what I do

22.01.2022 How does sniffing affect your dog’s pulse? I just came across a fascinating new study that measured sniffing time and dogs’ pulse during sniffing. 61 dogs par...ticipated in the study. Sniffing time and pulse were measured during a 5-minute walk on 1) a short leash; 2) a long leash; and 3) off leash. Here are the results: Dogs spent 280% more time sniffing on a long leash than on a short leash. Dogs spent 330% more time sniffing off leash than on a short leash. Sniffing lowers dogs’ pulse even while walking. The more intense the sniffing, the more the pulse lowers. Why does this matter? Because sniffing is calming. Sniffing helps relieve stress. Sniffing is essential to a dog’s physical and behavioral health. Sniffing is vital for dogs who are stressed or anxious. Allowing dogs to sniff and explore with freedom of movement (long leash or off leash) allows for more sniffing. This is why decompression walks have such a profound effect on our dogs’ wellbeing and why sniffing is a basic need we should be meeting. In case we needed any more evidence to LET THEM SNIFF, here it is. More info on the study: http://www.dogfieldstudy.com/en

18.01.2022 A guide on how to eat snacks whilst your dog is sleeping Credit: Layla the Boxer

16.01.2022 How does sniffing affect your dog’s pulse? I just came across a fascinating new study that measured sniffing time and dogs’ pulse during sniffing. 61 dogs par...ticipated in the study. Sniffing time and pulse were measured during a 5-minute walk on 1) a short leash; 2) a long leash; and 3) off leash. Here are the results: Dogs spent 280% more time sniffing on a long leash than on a short leash. Dogs spent 330% more time sniffing off leash than on a short leash. Sniffing lowers dogs’ pulse even while walking. The more intense the sniffing, the more the pulse lowers. Why does this matter? Because sniffing is calming. Sniffing helps relieve stress. Sniffing is essential to a dog’s physical and behavioral health. Sniffing is vital for dogs who are stressed or anxious. Allowing dogs to sniff and explore with freedom of movement (long leash or off leash) allows for more sniffing. This is why decompression walks have such a profound effect on our dogs’ wellbeing and why sniffing is a basic need we should be meeting. In case we needed any more evidence to LET THEM SNIFF, here it is. More info on the study: http://www.dogfieldstudy.com/en

14.01.2022 This 3 hour complete puppy training video goes over what to train your new puppy first. The first tutorial explains what you will focus on depending on your pu...ppy’s personality. Then the rest of the videos are tutorials on the most important behaviors to work on first with your new puppy in the first few weeks you have your puppy. The tutorials are not just on behaviors to train but also information that is important for you to know how to train for example the tutorial on training session length which will help you learn how to make your training most effective. There is also information on house training, introducing your puppy to other dogs and separation training. See more

09.01.2022 Hi everyone, I’m free all of tomorrow to do one on ones at my place located at couridjah, $60 for an hour. Also a reminder I will be doing an intermediate class this Friday at 4pm and a beginner class on Saturday at 3pm both classes are $20 for an hour. Please message 0438913910 if you are interested in any of these

09.01.2022 ETA We make this look easy because this is well practiced. Like any exercise, it takes reps to help the dog learn the system. Start practicing some of these tip...s now, before your dog really needs it Giving dogs pills can be pretty stressful for many pets and their people. There are lots of tricks that can safely get meds into dogs without the stress. - stuff the whole pill or half pill into the middle of a cut up sausage or hotdog Cut up a sausage or hotdog into bitesize pieces. Put the pill into the middle piece. Feed your dog the first one or two pieces, one after another, then the pill-piece and then the last piece or two. When handing the dog a piece, hold the next piece in your other hand, where your dog can see it. This way, the dog is not really thinking about the piece they are eating, but the next piece. - if the pill can be crushed (ask your vet as there may be specifics about taking the pill whole or crushed), crush it with the back of a spoon into a powder. Mix the powder with something really delicious and smelly, like canned dog food or pate. Smear a bit of this yummy onto a plate or bowl for your dog to lick, then add the mix with the crushed pill and then just the pate or canned food again. - if your dog likes to catch, you can try the routine shown in this clip. You will see a pattern here. Giving the dog yummy stuff without the pill first and last, so that the pill is always presented in the middle of a tasty routine. Now, here's the real key to success. You need to practice these routines at other times, not just when you're administering pills. You can practice without pills, just to set up these contexts as being yummy. Or you can mock up pills by delivering appropriate supplements, for example, (as they will generally be given on a more regular basis) or using kibble or frozen peas as the pretend pills in these sequences. (You can even buy empty pill capsules to practice with!) In this clip, I am giving Decker an anti-histamine, just as a precuation after he killed and ate a wasp , but I don't need to do the whole routine anymore - I just toss a pill and he takes it. I will generally follow up with a treat after that, just to maintain his comfort. Start practicing now, getting ready for the next time your dog is due a wormer, for example, or medications before your dog is sick or actually needs the pill.

08.01.2022 The 'play bow' performed by dogs to stop aggressive behaviour WARNING: cute videos of dog play fighting in slow motion... BBC Two

08.01.2022 Had a great young puppy class this morning, good job to everyone who attended

06.01.2022 This 3 hour complete puppy training video goes over what to train your new puppy first. The first tutorial explains what you will focus on depending on your pu...ppy’s personality. Then the rest of the videos are tutorials on the most important behaviors to work on first with your new puppy in the first few weeks you have your puppy. The tutorials are not just on behaviors to train but also information that is important for you to know how to train for example the tutorial on training session length which will help you learn how to make your training most effective. There is also information on house training, introducing your puppy to other dogs and separation training. See more